We do love a good cafe when we are out and about – mainly just coffee and maybe a cake, occasionally for something more. All the cafes listed accept dogs although this might only be at outside tables. As I am gluten free, if the gluten free food is particularly good, I will mention this specifically.
Just recently we are seeing cafes close down permanently due to the current economic crises. The independent coffee trader in Tiverton and Nature made which became the Fabulous sprout in South Molton have both closed down this year. I will try to keep this page up to date but sometimes the first I know of a closure is when we go to visit it and it’s gone.
South West
All the St Austell Brewery pubs are dog friendly – and I can certainly vouch for the Old Success Inn at Sennen Cove where we have stayed. The link below will take you to their page which the map showing where they are located. They have also started doing a dog beer!
Berkshire
The Golden Retriever pub, Bracknell, RG40 3DR
A lovely dog friendly pub with lots of character and extremely welcoming staff.
Cornwall
Bodmin – Lanhydrock, PL30 4AB
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lanhydrock/visiting-lanhydrock-with-your-dog
A 3 pawprint National Trust place (3 is the highest rating for dog friendly), although dogs are not allowed in the house or garden, there is a large estate to walk around and dog friendly cafes.
Bude – Homeleigh Garden centre, EX23 9NR
https://www.homeleigh.co.uk/bude/
Dog friendly garden centre with dogs allowed in the first part of the cafe (area is clearly marked). Reasonable choice of food and drinks including Sunday roasts, cake, snacks and lunches.
Bude – Rectory Tearooms, Morwenstow, EX23 9SR
http://www.rectory-tearooms.co.uk/
Fabulous tea rooms with gorgeous cottage style gardens close to good walks along the coast path. The gluten free options – cream tea, cakes, savouries etc are brilliant and the full tea (the gluten free option must be ordered for two) is delicious and fantastic for a special occasion.
Callington – Manor House Inn, Rilla Mill, PL17 7NT
https://www.facebook.com/themanorhouseinn.rilla
Fabulous – the staff were very friendly and helpful and were happy to accept our booking for 6 adults and 7 Golden Retrievers – and made a great fuss of the dogs. There was a good choice on the menu and the food was delicious.
Falmouth, Fuel, TR11 3JG
https://www.facebook.com/fueleatdrink
Lovely cafe – the waitress was very friendly and brought water and dog biscuits and made a real fuss of Morwenna and Jenna.
Fowey – Havenors, PL23 1AT
Lovely dog friendly pub on the Quay.
Lizard point – Polpeor cafe, TR12 7NU
Dog friendly both inside and out, very friendly staff. Good menu including dog ice-cream.
Penzance – Jubilee pool, TR18 4FF
Jubilee Pool
Although the pool is not dog friendly (except for the dog day at the end of the season), the cafe is. The girls got water, treats and a fuss made of them.
Penzance – Penlee House gallery and museum, TR18 4HE
Set in a beautiful park which is perfect for walking the dogs, the cafe only allows dogs outside but is a lovely place to stop as long as the weather is OK.
Sennen Cove – Old Success Inn, TR19 7DG
Fabulous pub – dog friendly in the bar. Just metres from the beach and the South West Coast path. The staff are very friendly, dog biscuits and dog beds offered for their comfort. The food is fantastic with good gluten free options and the fish and chips were the best I’ve ever tasted.
St Ives – Porthmeor beach cafe, TR26 1JZ
https://porthmeor-beach.co.uk/
Overlooking Porthmeor beach, the solid part does not allow dogs but the covered in outside section does.
Widemouth Bay , Bude, EX23 0AW
Widemouth Bay (Black Rock), Bude, EX23 0AG
There are two beaches at Widemouth Bay, both with car parks and cafes. The main beach (to the north) is dog friendly in the winter and the other (Black Rock) is dog friendly all year. Both cafes are dog friendly and serve a good selection of food.
Recommendations from Dave
The best Cafe is St Kew Farm shop (shut Sundays) – PL30 3EF. https://www.facebook.com/St-Kew-Farm-Shop-Cafe-1638076656244037
And Boscastle Farm Shop (outside) – PL35 0HH. https://www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1ka5Ajb1wRkuPdinCSuGYUdGARKCQ3VHFr_vivXxKDABuiV7nAbiPiCWs with very nice garden
But the overall best is Tintagel Brewery (advise booking) – PL34 0HJ. https://www.tintagelbrewery.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3fk_CaVxp5TuprfPOK7akS4y-1VZ6jkN3Ewg-qqoJGce1TEzAf_se9XEk
Best Cafe views are Sea View near Delabole (nice garden and snacks) – PL30 3LR
https://seaviewfarmshop.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2HUDj6KSRYTbl4mPf6UjcXYCiQmgjsjQtw9pvL-Z7py58Es4oalz7iGeI
Camelot Castle near Tintagel (PL34 0DQ). https://www.camelotcastle.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ZHU0zO-W1S0Vq-51rpobnZNobNHKvgVlz7tWd7BGSvxV3aWPcal03Cwc
Devon
Barnstaple
Boston Tea party, EX31 1DH
https://bostonteaparty.co.uk/our_cafes/barnstaple.php
Very dog friendly and clearly known to be as there were a lot of dogs in the cafe.
The Brew house, EX31 1HR
https://www.facebook.com/thebrewhousebarnstaple/
Very comfortable and dog friendly. Lovely range of food.
Bideford – Cafe Collective, EX39 2EA
https://www.facebook.com/collectivecafe/
Very dog friendly cafe with resident golden Labrador Nikita. Very friendly people, lovely coffee, gorgeous cakes, great lunch menu with vegan and gluten free options
Bideford – The secret garden cafe, EX39 2JW
https://www.facebook.com/secretgardencafedevon/
Dog friendly outside in the garden. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Bovey Tracey – Home Farm cafe, Parke National Trust. TQ13 9JQ
Home Farm Cafe
Lovely dog friendly cafe with brilliant walks around it – stream running through the grounds of Parke and an enclosed field which is great for letting dogs off if there is no livestock in it
Braunton – Heanton Court, Barnstaple, EX31 4AX
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-west/thebrauntoninnbarnstaple
A dog friendly Vintage inns pub with a good selection of food. Good place for lunch if you are visiting Saunton Sands
Braunton – Wild Thyme cafe, EX33 1EE
http://www.wildthymecafe.co.uk/
A lovely dog friendly cafe with an interesting and varied menu with plenty of vegan and gluten free options
Brixham – Lupton House cafe TQ5 0LD
http://discoverlupton.com/cafe
Dogs are allowed in the courtyard here and the surroundings are beautiful. Really good coffee at a reasonable price.
Cockington – Drum Inn, Cockington, Torquay, TQ2 6XA
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-west/thedruminncockington
A dog friendly Vintage inns pub with a good selection of food. Good place for lunch if you are visiting Cockington Court.
Colyton – Gerrard Arms, EX24 6JN
https://www.thegerrardarms.co.uk/
We walked into Colyton after taking the Seaton Tramway and stopped here for lunch – very friendly and very dog friendly.
Cowley, Exeter – Bernaville nurseries, EX5 5EU
Home
Dogs are welcome in the conservatory area of the Lily pond cafe.
Crediton – Homeleigh Garden Centre, EX17 2ER
Dog friendly outside and a dog friendly area inside. Lovely choice of cakes, including gluten free.
Dartmouth – Royal Castle, TQ6 9PS
Another St Austell brewery hotel and extremely dog friendly – we had 4 Golden Retrievers with us when we visited on a sunny Saturday. Food was delicious and my friend commented on how good the wine was that she had.
Dawlish – John’s, EX7 9PS
Home
Very friendly staff and definitely dog friendly.
Cofton holidays – Amelia cafe, EX6 8RP
We met Jay and Callum here – they were staying in a dog friendly cottage on the site. Amelia’s cafe is dog friendly inside and out – there’s a lovely covered terrace to sit out on.
Exeter – Eat on the green, EX1 1EZ
https://eatonthegreenexeter.com/
Dog friendly outside where you have a lovely view of the Cathedral. The waiter brought a bowl of water for the dogs which was very much appreciated.
Exmouth – Bumble and Sea, Orcombe Point, Exmouth, EX8 2AY
https://www.facebook.com/bumbleandseadevon
Situated at Orcombe point which is in the part of the beach which is dog friendly all year. Takeaway unit on top of the cliff serving drinks and hot and cold snacks. Usually have some form of gluten free cake – last time I went it was coffee and walnut (delicious). Beach wall and blocks available to sit on while you enjoy your coffee and the view.
Exmouth – Bumble and Tee, Phear Park, EX8 1TJ
Lovely cafe – dog friendly inside and there are benches provided by the park outside. Good range of food.
Exmouth – Harbour view cafe, EX8 2AY
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063454993723
The cafe is a bit basic inside, but the food is good – breakfasts are freshly cooked and very well priced. Dog friendly inside and out
Hatherleigh – Made-well, West Fishleigh, Farm, EX20 3QA
A community interest company providing opportunities particularly for those with learning disabilities. Good range of vegetables and plants available as well as the cafe. Lovely gluten free cappuccino cake.
Instow – Johns of Instow, EX39 4HY
Use the side door for dogs. Lovely cafe / bakery / delicatessen / general store which sells a good range of general and more unusual foods.
Great Torrington – Fork and feast, Great Torrington, EX38 8AA
https://www.facebook.com/forknfeast/
Cafe in the South Street car park. There is a dog corner inside plus lots of room outside. Staff are very friendly and love dogs – they have a stock of dog biscuits which get served in their own little dish. Good value. Not fully open at the moment so check times first.
Great Torrington – Puffing Billy, EX38 8JD
Situated right on the Tarka trail. Good, if basic selection of hot meals plus homemade cakes including gluten free.
Ivybridge – Hunters lodge, PL21 9JN
Dog friendly pub with a reasonable menu.
Lifton – Strawberry fields farm shop, PL16 0DH
https://strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk/
Although you can’t take dogs inside, there is a large seating area outside (including a bit under canvas) and you order your drinks and food on the App and it is brought out to you.
Okehampton – Coffee at Grants, EX20 1AW
https://www.facebook.com/coffeeatgrantsin
Dog friendly cafe with a mixture of normal tables and squashy chairs and sofas. Good selection of drinks and food including gluten free.
Okehampton – Pavilion cafe, EX20 1GE
https://www.facebook.com/OCRAHub/
Located in Simmons park which in itself is beautiful and has a variety of walks (see Devon walks page), this cafe is very dog friendly inside and outside. Muddy dogs are expected and accepted in winter.
Okehampton – Whitehouse services EX20 1QJ
https://m.facebook.com/Whitehouse-Services-Restaurant-Okehampton-772241569824678/
Dog friendly restaurant with a field where you can walk the dog. Although the menu didn’t have a gluten free option for breakfast they were happy for me to order whichever items I wanted (and the hash browns were gluten free)
Paignton – The Hyde Dendy, TQ4 6BD
WELCOME TO THE HYDE DENDY
We stopped off her for dessert and a drink after having takeaway fish and chips from the Paignton Pier Chippy company which does gluten free fish and chips.
The barman was very helpful – brought water over to the dogs straight away and made a great fuss of them. They have quite an extensive menu with some gluten free options and their toffee popcorn sundae was delicious.
Roadford lake cafe, PL16 0RL
https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/roadford-lake-cafe-and-venue
Very dog friendly cage with views over the lake. Good choice of cakes.
Sidmouth – Taste of Sidmouth, EX10 8LS
https://www.tasteofsidmouth.co.uk/
This is only a takeaway although it does have chairs and tables outside but it sells pasties, coffee etc and the most gorgeous gelato.
South Molton – The Corn Dolly, EX36 4AG
http://corndollyteashop.co.uk/
The Corn Dolly used to be very busy but seems quieter since its move to its new location in South Street. Still dog friendly with a nice selection of cakes.
South Molton – The lazy daisy, EX36 3AQ
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Lazy-Daisy-cafe-100063706835829
Small but very friendly cafe with an interesting menu.
Tavistock – Bob’s East End cafe Tavistock pannier market, PL19 0AL
https://www.facebook.com/bobseastendcafetavistock/
Very friendly cafe – menu tends towards fry ups and chips.
Tavistock – Lemon Grove cafe, PL19 0BA
Home
Lovely dog friendly cage on the main street in Tavistock.
Tiverton – The Duck and Bean, 5 Fore street, Tiverton, EX16 6LN
Very dog friendly cafe and excellent coffee. We found this after our previous favourite – the Independent Coffee Trader closed down. It’s tucked down an alley just off the main road. They were incredibly friendly. Our waitress seated us and immediately fetched water and dog biscuits before coming back to take our order.
They also have a separate dog menu with puppucino, sausage and pupcakes available.
Totnes – Hill house cafe, TQ9 5RU
https://www.facebook.com/p/Hill-House-Cafe-100063708993875
Lovely dog friendly cafe with some gorgeous looking cakes.
Whiddon down services (A30) – Hog and Hedge, EX20 2QT
https://www.hogandhedge.co.uk/
Attached to the Whiddon Down services, the Hog and Hedge welcomes all dogs. There is also a reasonable area to walk dogs. The cakes were very good.
Winkleigh – Catkin Blooms, EX19 8HW
Very friendly (and dog friendly) cafe and florist who also sells beautiful gifts. Parking is difficult – find somewhere on the road – but absolutely worth it. At least one gluten free cake always available. Perfect for a stop after walking the dogs in Winkleigh Woods.
Dorset
Bridport – Ivy house kitchen at Groves Garden Centre, DT6 4BA
https://www.grovesnurseries.co.uk/ivy-house
Dog friendly in the conservatory. Good food with a choice of gluten free options.
Gloucestershire
Cheltenham – The coffee dispensary, 18 Regent St, GL50 1HE
https://www.thecoffeedispensary.co.uk/
Lovely dog friendly cafe with great coffee. We took 5 Golden Retrievers in and they didn’t bat an eyelid. Water and treats offered and accepted as soon as we sat down.
Hampshire
Cadnam, New Forest – Empress of Blandings, SO40 2PF
https://www.empressofblandings.co.uk/
Good atmospheric dog friendly pub.
Ringwood – Luna coffee, 13 High St, Ringwood BH24 1AB
Lovely dog friendly cafe with a good range of food, including gluten free
Isle of Wight
Arreton – the Dairyman’s daughter
Cowes – Harbour kitchen, PO31 7AX
https://theharbourkitchen.co.uk
Cowes – the Garden, PO31 7RR
Incredibly friendly and dog friendly cafe with lovely garden and delicious food
Shanklin – Waterfront Inn, PO37 6BN
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Somerset
Street – Fondo’s lounge, BA16 0EY
https://thelounges.co.uk/fondo/
Lovely friendly and dog friendly restaurant near to Clark’s village. Lovely varied menu.
Taunton – Monkton Elm Garden Centre, TA2 8QN
A large garden centre with a small dog friendly cafe separate to the main restaurant that is dog friendly. Lots of lovely pet treats, beds, toys etc to buy
Uphill Wharf – The Boathouse, BS23 4XR
https://www.theboathouseuphill.co.uk/
A lovely cafe with kiosk outside selling gelato.
Very dog friendly and the gelato (including one for dogs) is delicious.
Uphill – The Ship Inn, BS23 4TN
Extremely dog friendly pub with gorgeous food at a reasonable price. The gluten free fish and chips were outstanding.
Wellington – Blackdown Garden Centre, TA21 9HY
https://www.bluediamond.gg/garden-centre/blackdown-garden-centre
Not just dog friendly throughout the whole place including the cafe, but it took us about 20 minutes to get from the entrance to the coffee because so many people stopped to talk to our dogs.
As well as the usual things you find in a garden centre, there’s also a separate pet store.
Wells – The Bishop’s table, BA5 2PD
Bishop’s Table Café
Wells is a lovely town to wander around with an open air market twice a week. The Bishop’s table is in a lovely location in the grounds of the Bishop’s palace and is dog friendly both inside and out.
Yorkshire
Leeds – Bill’s restaurant, LS1 6JL
bills-website.co.uk
A dog friendly restaurant in the centre of Leeds (there is an NCP car park very close to the restaurant which is convenient, if rather expensive).
The menu was eclectic and the staff were very friendly and welcoming
Skipton – Kibble Bakery, BD23 1HY
Top of my list for a dog friendly cafe. They have a separate dog menu and were totally unphased when Morwenna pulled her Christmas pudding loaf off the table and on to the floor, inevitably leaving crumbs all over the place.
Skipton is a traditional Yorkshire town – just the right size to potter around and with a canal running through it for an enjoyable walk.
Finally managed to get back to Kibble bakery in October 2022 which confirmed my feeling that it is the most dog friendly cafe that I have been to. We treated Morwenna and Jenna to “Don’t go bacon my heart” pupcakes and CapPawcchino on the first day and cheesy donuts on the second. The human coffee and selection of cakes is also really good.
Skipton – The White Lion, Kildwick, BD20 9BH
Lovely pub, 2 minutes walk from Canal Cottage (see self catering places) which welcomes dogs and has a good selection of food.
https://www.facebook.com/whitelionkildwick/
Scotland
Recommendations from Mark
Dug friendly Pubs – Brewdog (all), granary, bungo and elah bahn south Glasgow. The Brae deghorn near Irvine (Brae gave him water and treats!)
Wales
Carmarthen – Cofio lounge, SA31 1PR
https://thelounges.co.uk/cofio/
Dog friendly inside and out, with a varied menu including a separate gluten free menu.
Llandover – The Castle Hotel, SA20 0AP
Lovely dog friendly pub with a really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff.
New Quay – the Mariners, SA45 9NP
We had a lovely breakfast here and the dogs were made very welcome.
Pembrey Country park – Yr Orsaf, SA16 0EJ
https://www.pembreycountrypark.wales/places-to-eat-meet/yr-orsaf
A very friendly and dog friendly cafe serving a good range of food and cakes.
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